What a little gem! We live only about an hour and a half from this zoo and I can not believe we have not been before. It is a little pricey but once you're in you can see why. They have a GREAT playground and petting zoo area. The sky lift was worth the extra money! You can pack snacks, drinks or lunch (which I suggest) and that will save you money. We did not do the Mann Museum because it did not have live animals they were stuffed and I did not think it would be worth it. They do offer a military discount! The zoo has a free range concept so you can get really up close and personal. It's really close to downtown, so if you want to see the historic sites you can make a day of it! At night go play some slot machines at the local casino. All in all a great family weekend trip.
My husband and I were in Montgomery for the day from Atlanta. We decided to visit the zoo to kill a few hours. The admission price was $15.00/per adult and we opted for the $4.00/pp add-on for the SkyLift (which was totally worth it). As luck would have it it was Animal Enrichment Day at the zoo which means toys/treats/games, etc were introduced into the animals' habitats throughout the day. It was very entertaining watching the chimps play and mock-fight over their treat jugs. The zoo is very well maintained. The enclosures are very nice and spacious. I would recommend this as a nice way to spend 2-3 hours with the family.
My 5 year old and 3 year old loved this zoo. There was an educational piece at 1:30 about the lions that my 5 year old loved and my 3 year old loved the elephants and ant eater. This would be a great place to take a Girl Scout troop or something similar because of the educational aspect of it. There were several exhibits, a great playground on the grounds near the Tigers, and the train for smaller kids ( but didn't really go near anything), and the sky tram that allowed us to see pretty much the whole zoo. Great time. Tips: pack a lunch. Bring water in the winter months because the water fountains were off.
Montgomery Zoo is a relaxed and enjoyable, interactive park with educational exhibits, non-stressful interactions, a lake for paddle boating, sky-buckets for viewing the zoo from above, a train and a playground for relaxation an unwinding. This is a zoo where the kids can run and have fun. During the summer there are misting stations to keep cool and Christmas brings beautiful light and laser displays. This is a tucked away gem worth the effort!
animals are well taken care of and their environments well keep.Zoo attractions are well planned out and easily accessible.
Been to this zoo several times in the past and found that it had not changed so much. Seems to be kept in good condition as far as the exhibits and grounds are concerned. Safe surroundings as well. Good outing for a family. I would return.
Good family outing. Nice zoo for a city this size. Has a train and a zip line, also a nice playground. Seasonal lights at Halloween and Christmas
If your in montgomery this is a really great place to see. I have been to really large zoo's but for a small city this is one of my favorite things to do.
Excellent place to take the kids or walk hand in hand and talk. Beautiful and educational. The food is a bit over priced but you can eat overlooking the park. We always get a combo so we can visit the zoo, museum, and ride the train. My kids always love the playground too.
had agreat time a nice place to visit and enjoy lots to do and see many varieties of animals and birds!!